Christmas Mantel 2024

Looking for ways to decorate your mantel for the holidays? Here is my decorated Christmas Mantel 2024 with its understated glam look.

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How to Decorate Your Christmas Mantel with Garland and Ornaments in 2024

Hi friends, It’s that magical time of year again. The house starts to feel extra cozy, twinkling lights go up, and everything just feels a little bit more festive. Ah the magic of holiday season!

Decorating for the holidays has to be my favorite! It’s the time when I can let my creativity run wild. Crafting ornaments is one fun activity. Setting a holiday tablescape brings joy to my family and guests. Adorning the staircase with garland adds a festive touch as soon as we enter our home. We also enjoy setting up our Christmas village and decorating the tree. These are just a few fun things that make the holidays festive.

The aim was to get started a little earlier on our Christmas decorations. However, as always, time flies by so fast. Before I knew it, it’s December. I managed to finish decorating our Christmas Mantel for 2024. This happened amidst all the hustle and bustle of getting ready for Thanksgiving.

When it comes to Christmas decorating, I start with the mantel. I love to capture the magic and charm of Christmas with a beautifully styled mantel. I find it to be the perfect canvas for creative expression and it makes such a focal point.

How I Decorated My Christmas Mantel for 2024

This year, I decided to do something a little different with my mantel decor. Although, last year’s mantel was one of my favorites. I wanted to get that same happy feeling but more in a modern glam way. I created an asymmetrical design using lush garland and round ornaments. And oh my gosh, I am so happy with how it turned out!

To start with, I always have an idea of how I am going to style the mantel. I wanted to create an asymmetrical look with garland and hang clusters of monochromatic round ornaments on it. So let me show you how I decorated my Christmas Mantel 2024.

First, gather your supplies…

Supply list- (link below)

• Thick garland ( I used 2)
• Garland ties
• Floral wire
• Faux stems to match the color of the garland
• Ornaments of your choice. ( I used monochromatic color)
• Command hook (Heavy duty) (I used screws on top of the mantel, but I have used Command hooks)

1. Start with a Clean Slate

Before I started the fun part of decorating, I clear the mantel of all the everyday items. I start with a clean slate. You want a clean space to work with so your holiday decor stands out. Now, you’re ready to get your festive groove on!

2. It’s all about that base

It starts with a good base… I hung a thick, full garland like the ones from here to start. I wanted something that would feel fresh and full without being too heavy, and this garland checked all the boxes.

Most common ways to secure the garland to the fireplace is to use command hooks. There is also heavy duty command hooks If your garland is too heavy. Unfortunately, I didn’t have any on hand when I was putting up the garland, so I put a few screws on top of the mantel instead. Attached the garland with garland ties to the screws, the ties blended seamlessly with the garland.

You can hang the garland any way you like. I decided to create an asymmetrical look for this year’s mantel decor.

I used two 6 ft garland on my mantel. First one, I draped across the mantel and fall to one side. I attached the second garland to the center of the first garland. Then, I extended it along to one side to create the asymmetrical look. I loved the idea of letting it cascade down the edge, creating a natural, organic flow. The key to asymmetry is that it’s heavier on one side.

3. Add faux stems

I added faux stems matching the color of the garland to create extra fullness. It also gave the garland more texture and movement which helped it to give an organic flow. The stems can easily be attached with just twisting them around the garland using garland ties or floral wire.

4. Arranging the Round Ornaments

Next up were the ornaments! I wanted them to be a central feature. For a modern look, I went with round ornaments in a mix of metallic. I used silver and champagne for that wintery look. I chose ornaments in varying sizes, which helped keep things interesting without overwhelming the design.

For the placement, I started with large 6” round ornaments at the bottom of the garland. Then, gradually added a little smaller up and across, while adding a few large in between.

I clustered the ornaments together in groups of 2-3. I didn’t worry about symmetry when placing the ornaments. Some were tucked right in. Others hung loosely down from the garland. By scattering the ornaments like this, I created an asymmetrical yet balanced effect that felt effortless.

5. Enjoying the View

Once everything was in place, I stepped back and couldn’t help but smile. The asymmetrical design had just the right mix of playfulness and sophistication. The garland felt relaxed and natural, while the ornaments gave it that holiday sparkle and shine.

The mantel just looked effortlessly beautiful. I think that it captures the spirit of the season’s festive, cozy, and a little bit whimsical feel.

So, here’s to a merry, bright, and wonderfully asymmetrical Christmas mantel in 2024! 🎄✨

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